What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
C30-45 Alkyl Methicone
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Polymethyl Methacrylate
C30-45 Olefin
Skin ConditioningOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventOctadecene
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Methicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polyethylene, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Silica, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Stearyl Dimethicone, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, Dimethicone, Ceresin, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, C30-45 Olefin, Ozokerite, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Carbonate, Octadecene, Caprylyl Glycol, Methicone, Phenoxyethanol, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hexylene Glycol, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Mica, CI 77891, CI 15850
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate is a synthetic powder used as an absorbent, thickener, and anti-caking agent.
As an absorbent, it is great at mattifying skin by soaking up the oil. This is why you'll find it in a range of products from makeup to moisturizers.
This ingredient is considered a modified starch. Starch can also be found naturally in plants.
One study from 1991 found that 5% of this ingredient enhanced titanium dioxide SPF by as much as 40%. The study found 1% titanium dioxide had a 5.6 SPF and adding 5% of aluminum starch octenylsuccinate boosted it to an SPF of 8.1
Although “aluminum” in an ingredient name can raise red flags for some consumers, the form and usage context matter significantly. For typical topical applications, there is no substantial evidence of health risks - such as cancer, neurotoxicity, or systemic “aluminum overload.”
Learn more about Aluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
This ingredient is also known as PMMA. It is a polymer microsphere, composed of tiny, perfectly spherical particles formed from repeating units.
In cosmetics, PMMA is mainly used to give a soft or blurring effect. The transparent particles are able to scatter light and help reduce the appearance of fine-lines and imperfections.
PMMA is also able to enhance the texture of products by add a smooth feel.
Learn more about Polymethyl MethacrylateSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
